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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1943

Page

4

Tropical Theatre Listing Promises Tangled Night of Film

A garbled program listing names various actors and acts including Maureen O Hara and Richard, with theater events, dance numbers, and a late show. The text reads as a chaotic, advertiser style notice for screenings and performances at Tropical Theatre and Rex Theatre, with miscellaneous notes on guests and portions of the evening.

Mes Sony Rex Teste Maureen O'Hara Sittin Trinolt Ana Dane

Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Care

An old advertisement urges SELP KIDNEYS with Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills as a yearly aid for kidney health. The copy claims they correct kidney issues safely, have proven merit for over 35 years, contain no harmful ingredients, and are available at chemists and stores.

Our Women at Work committee meeting notes

Members discuss sewing for Cairns Point charity and Christmas card sales. Names listed include Mrs Kiernan Alkenson Hare Price Merrolly Trembath Moynahan Hal Mehrens Prichard Coulter Harmen Hastie Moran Andrews Burne Dean Blesaun. Cross calendars sold via sewing team. next meeting set for Wednesday afternoon.

Moran Mornal Jdoren Handkecehvets Siste W. Hilt Littler Kiernan Cairns Ponts Cairns Post Woskery A. Kiernan A. Alkenson Ha “Hare A. G. Price AL ‘Merrolly Wor Hunter Trembath J ‘Moynahan W. Hal TG. Mehrens A Prichard Coulter Harmen FH. Hastie Ad Moran E. Andrews T Burne J Dean G. Blesaun

John’s Knitting Circle Appeals for Help in November 1901

The text reports a November 1901 appeal by John’s Knitting Circle Revort for novenmer. It describes knitting and alteration work, donations, and a call for machines. It mentions Mrs Ess and St George’s Services Club activities, donors list, and meals for those serving pooraran. It also covers the Saints’ Cathedral Services and a December club meeting with volunteers and contributions, plus a busy weekly sewing and social program at the club.

Yhegavener Ess Ane Indies Krite Viva Einrle St George's Ser Stewart and Meedamer Vales Mahee P Trembath Lesh Hartley Cleall Barks" MacDonnell Mias Mesdames Bradford Boyne Neville Lent Hartillaw B. Allen W Geising Wo Stone E Baillie L. Stewalt Cnneman Buetel Mise Schipke Georges Services Club Catens

Last Meeting of Herbert on CWA in December

Members of the Herbert on CWA met on December 1 at the Rest Room. The gathering discussed holiday aid, hospital gifts, and plans for Christmas and New Year events. They noted shortages and thanked the American Base Section, with a letter from Mrs Stovel, and resolved to contact Ms Crowther on child welfare concerns.

Une Fae Stovel Francia Rssaila Brut Oreee Dane

All Sats Working Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Yeriory

Members gathered for a Thursday meeting with Mendames Gane as president and Mys Stally as secretary. Apologies were received from ex members Cannon Fox Morton Woods Mungomery Simmonds Tryine and Pacey. A minute of silence honored the fallen and Horton family. The garden committee report was read, a vote of thanks given, and plans set for children’s dance and bridge parties including a Christmas night on December 10 with prizes unchanged.

Yeriory Mendames Gane Reere Windsor O'Neil Buza—cot Sundergard Schwenke Stewart McDougall Seeley Mys Stally Cannon Fox Morton Woods Mungomery Simmonds Tryine Pacey Mec Ehbread

Advertised Events Echo Through Town Theater Schedule

A fragmented advert lists upcoming local events including a comedy show and yard sale. Details are incomplete but indicate performances and community notices for a period in 1943. Entities mentioned include Ey Comediy and local school scene.

Edmonton Ambulance Benefit Dances In Aid Of Cairns

Edmonton notes report two successful dances and a euchre party organized by the Ambulance Benefit Committee on a Friday to raise funds for the Cairns. Prizes included a novelty ticket, with contestants led by Mr John Fogg and Mr Gordon Mann. The QCWA Edmonton branch held its monthly meeting December 3 at Mrs J Clark’s home, with various officers and members present. A Christmas event and a toy donation drive were noted, and another dance was planned for December 17 with a doll prize, plus the final year meeting on December 14.

Edmonton Ambulance Benefit Committee Cairns John Fogg Gordon Mann Sewers Bart Cal Jephan Anderson Stan Carne Ana

Town and Country Mystery Update Leaves Gaps In Message

A local item shows fragmented text about Heather Krauser and Brie EB Orton, with references to an 8 ort holiday and a return note. The readable portions suggest a personal update or event, but key details are missing. Further clerical clarification is needed to determine exact names, places, and actions.

Mise Heather Krauser Brie Orton Tee

Atherton Christmas Vacation Arrivals and Departures

Atherton reports Christmas vacation in progress with residents such as Rath Burke Patiet Madigan Hillary and others returning from All Hallows Convent and All Souls College. Teachers Tolga and Mr Mo Bulcock from the Merchant Navy join families as spending leave unfolds. Mrs EB McNemare and Miss Lorne Rooke also arrive in Atherton as holidays begin.

Atherton All Hallows Convant Brisbane Rath Burke Pat F Madigan Goa Hillary All Hallowe Convent Buishane End Devid Pitagersis Tolga All Souls’ College Brit- Dane Bix Mather Mo. Bulcock Merchant Navy’ Service EB McNemare Lorne Rooke Millan Millan

Tully CWA Christmas Meeting Notes Farewell To Bartha

The Tully CWA held its December meeting with a farewell to Mrs Bartha as the lone active member leaving the group. Mrs Barrett received flowers, a trophy was won by Mr Unwin, and Mrs Brice Henry participated in door decorations. Music included Mother and Madres, Creed and Forward were sung, and plans were made to aid soldiers. The gathering concluded with the National Anthem and seasonal good wishes.

Tully Cwa Petore Bartha Cammi Brice Heney Barrett Dickinson Barret Tne D. Edwards Mr. Unwin Brice Henry Angi Weary Creal Mary Barry Oeith Mutual New Fear Andere Armatione Parrett Briggs Alin Dickmann D. Cawards Harrington P Henry Stuzen Rackler Sinclair A Sparrow Stuart-Campbell Mo L Unwin Ant Siner Phillipe

Red Cross Society December Meeting Report

The monthly Red Cross meeting on December was attended by Mesdames FG Connors, Reed, Edward, SE Stephens, A Myers, FG Locke, and others. A request was made for cakes and sewing materials to be donated to the Red Cross Hospital, with items left at Mrs Richardson’s store before 1:30 pm. A vote of thanks was given to Mesdames Archibald and Akins for hospital visiting work, and sewing items and baby bonnet were organized. The branch goes into recess until February 1, 1944.

Bn Ty Clu Mesdames S. King Hohensee D. Leahy B. Anderson Morrie I Roseter PP. Trembath G. Gummow Kerr G. Paul Layrook H Pittard D. ‘Forbes H Chargois D. Thomson A. Hi Jenin Dunlop Buettel Rees Coleman Gorton C May Wills Purnell Barnes Mills H Batley Neville Rosa Jenkins Baillie Gelling Poni M. Wyllie Etherington Bradford Keegan J. Rake Wienert Spencer Woodward Schofield Blessas Haneon Donaldson J Rake E Moynahan CL. Pesrann J Smith Mist Vihermason Nicholson Sharpe Lindsay Dana King M. Davison Sehiyike M Bryan St Stars Girt Guild Tom Drewitt Enid Beth Smith Myrtle Day Phyllis Shetland Land Mavis Bryan Pauline Merck Treaster Dootkesper Ho A Norton Mrz Miller Miss M Murray Padre Pickburn Sgts Johnstome Fooks Mesdames FG Connors BE. Reed D. Edward SE Stephens A. Myers Locke -Apulonien Clifford Inges Lo Hrehibald TB Jeffrey Sheridan-street E. Stephena Forsyth Long-Neeved E. Gordon Pyjamas Stevens Waward Mrrs Visiare Mesiemes F Connors J ‘Atkinson Garton S&b Stephens L Archibald Reed Mater Brookes G Flemley S_ E Stephens G Stephens D Edward T_ Connors P Bbeaith E. Reed J Atkinson J. Stewart Richardson

Pensioners' cost of living adjustment eyed for Tuesday

Melbourne pensioners face retrospective pay changes as a living adjustment for old-age invalid and service pensions is urged. The measure would affect about 300 060 pensioners and 9000 service pensioners, costing around 2 300 800 yearly, with emergency funding possible under a National Security Regulation until Parliament reconvenes.

Melbourne Caloyne Storsiam

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